Why Did Hardly Anyone Travel for Pleasure During Medieval Times

question 2

Multiple Choice

Why did hardly anyone travel for pleasure during Medieval times?

• A) because of the dangers
• B) lack of incentive
• C) Costs were too high for most people
• D) Governments refused passports, for the most part
• E) all of the above

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